A home run by Jeff Burroughs leading off the sixth inning lifted the Braves to a 2-1 victory over the Cardinals and gave southpaw Mickey Mahler his first win of the year. The Braves jumped in front in the third frame on singles by Mahler and Jerry Royster, a sacrifice bunt by Bob Beall and sacrifice fly by Gary Matthews. The Cards tied the score in the fourth on a homer by Keith Hernandez. [The Sporting News]

Atlanta Braves 2, St. Louis Cardinals 1

Game Played on Monday, June 12, 1978 (Night game) at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium